Bunk Up by the Beach – 3BR Just Steps to Beach

Bunk Up by the Beach – 3BR Just Steps to Beach
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Description
Just steps from the sandy shores of Manasota Key, this ground-level 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers classic Old Florida vibes with modern comforts. With terrazzo floors, an open layout, and a unique bunk room for the kids, it’s perfect for family vacations filled with beach days, cookouts, and coastal memories.
Why You’ll Love It
- Classic "Old Florida" design with terrazzo flooring
- Located on the Gulf side – no roads to cross to the beach
- Walk to restaurants, tiki bars, and local shops
Sleeping Arrangements
- Bedroom 1: Queen bed
- Bedroom 2: Queen bed
- Bunk Room: Six bunk beds – perfect for kids or groups
Outdoor Highlights
- Gulfside location with direct beach access just steps away
- Gas grill for outdoor dining
- Front yard space for lounging and play
Interior Comforts
- Open-concept living and dining area
- Separate TV room for movies and game nights
- Books, puzzles, and family-friendly entertainment options
Kitchen & Dining
- Fully equipped kitchen with ample prep space
- Dining area ideal for group meals or game nights
Included Home Essentials
- Central A/C and Wi-Fi
- Full-size washer and dryer
- Linens, towels, and starter toiletries provided
Neighborhood Perks
- Quiet residential street with easy beach access
- Walking distance to the island’s dining, bars, and entertainment
- Near Manasota Key’s best shelling and sunsets
Access & Parking
- Ground-level entry – no stairs
- Driveway parking for multiple vehicles
Whether you're planning a family vacation, a multi-generational trip, or a beachy group escape, this Gulfside gem offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience — book now with Gulf Coast Vacations!
Amenities
- Air Conditioned
- Beach
- Dedicated Parking Space
- Elevator
- Near the ocean
- Ocean View
- Spacious
- Waterfront
- Shower
- Toilet
- Towels inc.
- Shower
- Toilet
- Towels inc.
- 2SleepsQuantity 2
- En-suite
- King
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fan
- Linen inc.
- 2SleepsQuantity 2
- Queen
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fan
- Linen inc.
- 2SleepsQuantity 2
- 2TwinQuantity 2
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fan
- Linen inc.
- Ceiling Fan
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Dining Room
- Dining room seats
- Sofa
- ATM
- Bank
- Cycle Trails
- Fishing
- Golf
- Hospital
- Pharmacy
- Post Office
- Restaurants
- Shops
- Tennis
- Walking
- Smoke detector
- Air Conditioning
- Beach Equipment
- Beach Towels
- Washer & Dryer
Availability, Booking and Enquiries
Local Information
Manasota Key - Island Homes vacation rentals offer guests a more private barrier-island experience, with extra space, residential calm, and easy access to the Gulf, creating vacations that feel personal, scenic, and especially easy to enjoy at your own pace.
Manasota Key - Island Homes vacations are a wonderful fit for guests who want room to spread out and settle into island living. Beach mornings, family meals, sunset drinks, and indoor-outdoor downtime all feel natural here, while the coast remains just minutes away. Manasota Key - Island Homes vacation rentals are especially attractive for families and groups who want the beauty of the island with a more spacious home-style setting.
The area still keeps visitors close to everything that makes Manasota Key special, including shelling, shark tooth hunting, boating, fishing, and waterfront dining, but the overall feel is quieter and more residential. Guests often choose Manasota Key - Island Homes vacation rentals because they make longer stays feel easy and give everyone a little more comfort between outings. It is a strong match for multi-generational trips and slower Gulf Coast escapes.
Manasota Key - Island Homes vacation rentals are also ideal for snowbird vacations and extended winter stays thanks to the privacy, flexibility, and laid-back island atmosphere. Whether you need a family vacation rental with plenty of room, a quiet retreat for a coastal holiday, or a longer seasonal stay near the beach, Manasota Key - Island Homes vacations offer a warm and inviting Gulf Coast base.
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Reviews
Best place ever! Sooo much room inside! Biggest house we’ve ever found in the beach!!!! Right on the beach! Felt like home while we were there. Plenty of towels for bathroom and beach. Full size…
Thank you so much for this incredible review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing stay…
Christina Nash
Review from Christina Nash
Best place ever! Sooo much room inside! Biggest house we’ve ever found in the beach!!!! Right on the beach! Felt like home while we were there. Plenty of towels for bathroom and beach. Full size washer and dryer. Kitchen had everything you need to cook. Provided chairs and tent for the beach. Not sure what else they could provide or do because it was all amazing! We had 4 adults but you could have 8 adults and still not be on top of each other. Already planning to come back!!! We just did the beach everyday and there was hardly anyone near us. Grocery stores are about 10min drive if you forgot anything. Host responded immediately and I noticed they addressed any issues from previous reviews (shows they care about the renters!) if this is available, I would rent it (but not everyone because we really want to come back and stay here every time now ????)
Host response
Thank you so much for this incredible review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing stay and that the home felt like your own while you were here. It sounds like you took full advantage of the beautiful beach and all the space the home has to offer!
We’re especially happy that you appreciated the beach chairs, tent, plentiful towels, full-size washer and dryer, and well-equipped kitchen. We truly strive to make sure our guests have everything they need for a comfortable and relaxing vacation.
We also really appreciate you noticing that we take previous guest feedback seriously. We’re always looking for ways to improve and provide the best possible experience for our guests.
Thank you again for staying with us and for already planning your return! We’ll be keeping that spot ready for you—and we promise we won’t tell everyone else about your favorite beach house! ???? We can’t wait to welcome you back!
Perfect family vacation! Great location, clean, plenty of beach towels, 6 new beach chairs and dome canopy tent. Very responsive to anything you need. Hope to return!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear your family had the perfect vacation. It's great to…
Candice Wakefield
Review from Candice Wakefield
Perfect family vacation! Great location, clean, plenty of beach towels, 6 new beach chairs and dome canopy tent. Very responsive to anything you need.
Hope to return!
Host response
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear your family had the perfect vacation. It's great to know you enjoyed the convenient location, found the home clean, and appreciated the beach towels, new beach chairs, and canopy tent for your beach days. We're also glad our team was able to provide responsive service throughout your stay. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you and your family back again soon! ☀️????️????????
This is a great house. We had 5 people total. You could easily have 8-10 people stay, as long as you don't mind waiting a few minutes for the toilet or shower. The house is…
Nicholas Walls
Review from Nicholas Walls
This is a great house. We had 5 people total. You could easily have 8-10 people stay, as long as you don't mind waiting a few minutes for the toilet or shower. The house is also larger than the pictures show. Our kids (18,17,14) "ooh'ed and ahhh'ed" when we arrived and walked through. It is steps from the beach and the owner has left 6 nice chairs and 2 tents to get out of the sun. Its quiet at night. The beach was not crowded. We found many sharks teeth...... The only downer I have (which has nothing to do with the house or property) is there are many of the surrounding properties thst are being renovated. Next year , those other condos (one has 24 apts) may be full of people. Which could possibly fill up the beach. But, we will most likely stay again!...To the owner and anyone else that reads this: I will pray the blessings of the one true God Jesus Christ will be upon you and your family
We enjoyed our trip. The location was perfect, only a few steps and we were on the beach. The house was perfect, plenty of room. The only downside was no outside seating area.
Thank you so much for the wonderful 5-star review! We're so glad the location delivered — just a few steps…
Amy Aschliman
Review from Amy Aschliman
We enjoyed our trip. The location was perfect, only a few steps and we were on the beach. The house was perfect, plenty of room. The only downside was no outside seating area.
Host response
Thank you so much for the wonderful 5-star review! We're so glad the location delivered — just a few steps to the beach really is hard to beat — and that the house had plenty of room for everyone!
We really appreciate your feedback about outdoor seating — you're not the first to mention it and we are actively looking at adding an outdoor seating area to make those warm Gulf Coast evenings even more enjoyable. Watch this space!
We hope to welcome you back very soon — next time you'll have the perfect spot to sit outside and enjoy the sunshine! ????☀️
Warm regards,
Gulf Coast Vacations
Enjoyed our visit
Marjorie Miller
Great house, perfect location--just steps to the sand. We loved the spacious rooms, layout, furniture and comfortable mattresses. The beach toys/furniture (chairs/umbrella) have seen better days--you'll want to bring your own or rent some from…
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the home, its spacious layout, comfortable…
Krin Mims
Review from Krin Mims
Great house, perfect location--just steps to the sand. We loved the spacious rooms, layout, furniture and comfortable mattresses. The beach toys/furniture (chairs/umbrella) have seen better days--you'll want to bring your own or rent some from a local business. We love visiting Manasota Key annually and plan to add this to our list of homes to stay in. Gulf Coast Vacation company was great to work with--quick to answer our questions via app or phone.
Host response
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the home, its spacious layout, comfortable furnishings, and unbeatable location just steps from the beach. It's great to know the mattresses helped make your stay even more relaxing.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the beach equipment and will take a look at the chairs and umbrella to see if any updates or replacements are needed. Thank you for bringing that to our attention.
We're especially honored to hear that, as annual visitors to Manasota Key, you plan to add this home to your list of favorite places to stay. Thank you as well for your kind words about our Gulf Coast Vacations team—we're always happy to help and strive to provide prompt communication and excellent service.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Manasota Key for another fantastic stay! ☀️????️????????
Had just what we needed for my family of 7. Large enough that we weren’t on top of each other. Loved how close to the beach we were. We enjoyed our time here.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear the home was a great fit for your family…
Kim Robeza
Review from Kim Robeza
Had just what we needed for my family of 7. Large enough that we weren’t on top of each other. Loved how close to the beach we were. We enjoyed our time here.
Host response
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear the home was a great fit for your family and provided plenty of space for everyone to spread out and relax. It's wonderful to know you enjoyed the close proximity to the beach and were able to make the most of your time together. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to welcome you and your family back for another memorable vacation in the future! ☀️????️????????
Fantastic house right on the beach in a great area. We loved our vacation and will return.
Thank you so much for the fantastic review, Ryan! We are so happy to hear that you loved the house,…
Ryan Samples
Review from Ryan Samples
Fantastic house right on the beach in a great area. We loved our vacation and will return.
Host response
Thank you so much for the fantastic review, Ryan! We are so happy to hear that you loved the house, the location, and the area — it truly is a special place! It warms our hearts to know you had such a wonderful vacation and we absolutely cannot wait to welcome you back. We will be here when you are ready to return! See you next time! ????️
Beautiful home and accommodations! Has everything you need for a nice stay with a large party. Kitchen is well appointed with everything you need to prepare meals. Large capacity washer & dryer was well appreciated.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your group enjoyed the home…
Tammy Sadler
Review from Tammy Sadler
Beautiful home and accommodations! Has everything you need for a nice stay with a large party. Kitchen is well appointed with everything you need to prepare meals. Large capacity washer & dryer was well appreciated.
Host response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your group enjoyed the home and found everything comfortable and well-equipped for your stay. It’s great to know the kitchen and large-capacity washer and dryer helped make your trip even more convenient. We truly appreciate your kind words and would love to host you again anytime!
Beautiful setting, right on the beach. Everything we were looking for a girls getaway.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad the beachfront setting was exactly what you were looking for and…
Melinda Radcliff
Review from Melinda Radcliff
Beautiful setting, right on the beach. Everything we were looking for a girls getaway.
Host response
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad the beachfront setting was exactly what you were looking for and that it made for a perfect girls getaway.
We’d love to host you again for another relaxing trip in the future!
Gulf Coast Vacations – Englewood
Open living/dining area, lots of seating. Loved the garage conversion to sitting area/bunk room. The shower of the king bed room is VERY small. My 6' hubby could barely fit and had to be 1/2…
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the open living space, comfortable beds, and extra…
Cindy Lenting
Review from Cindy Lenting
Open living/dining area, lots of seating. Loved the garage conversion to sitting area/bunk room. The shower of the king bed room is VERY small. My 6' hubby could barely fit and had to be 1/2 in/out to wash his hair. Beds/pillows were comfy, lots of extra linens/towels/beach towels. Beware of outlets in king room, some work, some don't. Beach gear was sparse. Even though the house sleeps 10, there are only 4 beach chairs and the umbrella is broke. Made recommendations to replace. Salt/pepper/spices/pan spray/coffee filters provided. Couldn't use hammock b/c mosquitos/no-seeums were so bad. Gas grill was in good condition/clean. It is a short walk to the beach, need flip flops b/c of shells/burrs on ground, OUCH.
Host response
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the open living space, comfortable beds, and extra linens, as well as the short walk to the beach and use of the grill.
We do apologize for the inconveniences you experienced during your stay. Your comments regarding the shower size, outlets, and beach equipment are appreciated, and we have passed this information along to the owner for review and improvement. We will also have our team take a closer look at the outlets to ensure everything is functioning properly.
Thank you as well for your helpful recommendations—they are very valuable as we continue to enhance the guest experience. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future.
We had a great time during our stay. This is the second time we've stayed at this rental due to the closeness to the beach and would certainly stay again. The description of the listing…
Thank you so much for your kind review and for choosing to stay with us again! We’re thrilled to hear…
Duane Heldenbrand
Review from Duane Heldenbrand
We had a great time during our stay. This is the second time we've stayed at this rental due to the closeness to the beach and would certainly stay again. The description of the listing is accurate and the location is hard to beat.
Host response
Thank you so much for your kind review and for choosing to stay with us again! We’re thrilled to hear you had another great stay and that the location and beach access continue to be highlights for you. We truly appreciate your loyalty and would love to welcome you back for a third visit anytime!
This is a great location- steps to the beach! The house is comfy & was very clean- lots of room! Communication was great with quick responses & help if needed! Will definitely be back!
Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the location, the cleanliness, and the…
Judy Martin
Review from Judy Martin
This is a great location- steps to the beach! The house is comfy & was very clean- lots of room! Communication was great with quick responses & help if needed! Will definitely be back!
Host response
Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the location, the cleanliness, and the space the home offers. It’s great to know our communication and responsiveness made your stay even better. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and would love to welcome you back anytime!
Nice size home in a great location! Steps to the beautiful quiet sandy beach with lots of shells & shark teeth. We loved our stay!
Mona Brancato
We had a great stay! Loved being just steps from the beach. House had everything we needed & plenty of space for a family of 5. Host was extremely helpful, responsive, and accommodating. We will…
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great stay and enjoyed being…
Kristin Bell
Review from Kristin Bell
We had a great stay! Loved being just steps from the beach. House had everything we needed & plenty of space for a family of 5. Host was extremely helpful, responsive, and accommodating. We will definitely be back!
Host response
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great stay and enjoyed being just steps from the beach. It’s great to know the home had everything you needed and was a comfortable fit for your family. We truly appreciate your kind words about our team and would love to welcome you back anytime for another beach getaway!
Gulf Coast Vacations – Englewood
No complaints whatsoever the place was awesome we enjoyed our stay the only thing that we were discussing was that maybe have a reflector by the driveway so when you pull in at night you…
Thank you so much for the great feedback! We’re really glad to hear you had an awesome stay and enjoyed…
Rachelle Calvert
Review from Rachelle Calvert
No complaints whatsoever the place was awesome we enjoyed our stay the only thing that we were discussing was that maybe have a reflector by the driveway so when you pull in at night you can see it a little better other than that it was a perfect place to stay
Host response
Thank you so much for the great feedback! We’re really glad to hear you had an awesome stay and enjoyed the place. We also appreciate the helpful suggestion about adding a reflector by the driveway for better visibility at night — that’s a great idea, and we’ll look into adding it. Thanks again for staying with us, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Gulf Coast Vacations – Englewood
The hosts responded quickly, they gave advice and recommendations to my questions about what to expect when we arrived and where to find certain stores, the house was perfect and had everything we needed, and…
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear the house had everything you needed and that…
Erin Ehlinger
Review from Erin Ehlinger
The hosts responded quickly, they gave advice and recommendations to my questions about what to expect when we arrived and where to find certain stores, the house was perfect and had everything we needed, and the location was beautiful. The beach was very close to our yard and the house had beach chairs and other conveniences. A fun added bonus were the little lizards hiding in the giant aloe outside our door! We had a great time, the house was just right and we’d certainly come back!
Host response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear the house had everything you needed and that you enjoyed the location, and the local lizards hiding out! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we're so glad the tips and recommendations were helpful! You're welcome to come back anytime, and we'd love to host you again for another relaxing getaway!
The stay was amazing. Close to the beach and my wife found tons of sharks teeth. We will continue to come back.
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled to hear you had an amazing stay—and how fun that your wife found so…
Chris
Review from Chris
The stay was amazing. Close to the beach and my wife found tons of sharks teeth. We will continue to come back.
Host response
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled to hear you had an amazing stay—and how fun that your wife found so many shark teeth! We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and love that you plan to come back. You’re always welcome!
Great location, beach just steps away, great communication
Thanks so much for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the location and appreciated the close beach access and communication.…
Vicki Green
Review from Vicki Green
Great location, beach just steps away, great communication
Host response
Thanks so much for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the location and appreciated the close beach access and communication. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to have you back anytime!
The pictures do not do the place justice. Great open space house steps from beach. You don’t need to bring anything as everything is provided. Very responsive. Will definitely be coming back.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear the house exceeded your expectations and that you…
Maria Galvan
Review from Maria Galvan
The pictures do not do the place justice. Great open space house steps from beach. You don’t need to bring anything as everything is provided. Very responsive. Will definitely be coming back.
Host response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear the house exceeded your expectations and that you enjoyed the open space, proximity to the beach, and all the provided amenities. We’re glad our communication helped make your stay easy, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
steps to the beach
Marla Beltran
Loved how it was steps from the beach ????️ everything was amazing! Highly recommend for a family vacation.
Lauren Piskula
Close to Quiet Beach, Incredible Location, Family Friendly
Our family and my parents (4 adults, 5 children) had a wonderful vacation at this beach cottage. The location was the best part - the house was almost on the beach - we were able…
John Klobe
Close to Quiet Beach, Incredible Location, Family Friendly
Our family and my parents (4 adults, 5 children) had a wonderful vacation at this beach cottage. The location was the best part - the house was almost on the beach - we were able to enjoy the beach at all times of the day because the house was just a few steps away. The house was spacious and the kitchen was outfitted with everything (we made most of our meals at the house). There were beach towels, chairs, sand toys and shade umbrellas available for us to use, which was wonderful!
What a gem! We loved this rental and our experience with Gulf Coast Vacations!
Shelly Peckham
delightful accommodations. Somewhat difficult to find initially but easy after that. much larger than expected.
Kevin Jarvis
Gulf side 3br 2b
Very Florida beach house look. The kitchen and bathrooms are well appointed and clean throughout. Easily walking distance to beach. Would recommend.
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